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Lark...

As soon as i clapped eyes on Amy Butlers latest fabric collection i knew it was destined to become a skirt. I cut some big 10" squares and patchworked them together and then cut out an a-line shape. It took two attempts to get the zipper reasonable - my tip for future zipper installations is to leave a huge seam allowance (like an inch!) to make life easier. ( It would have also helped to use a zipper foot but i dont have one for my machine thats set up and i was too lazy to set up the other machine...so slack i know! )

Its all cut on the bias which gives it a fair amount of give which is good for a fitted skirt. I also think bias cut skirts are a lot more flattering to wear. I put a waist band around the top but i think it might need some elastic in the waist band to help it fit snug, with the bias skirt it stretches a bit when i wear it so im hoping by inserting the elastic it will be less likely to fall off when i wear it!

Overall im happy with how its turned out, pretty much how i imagined and with a slight modification it will become my "new favourite",

Melissa, your skirt is beautiful! My friend keeps asking me to make her the same Lark!!! LOL. Would you please help me by telling how much fabric was used in this project? Thank you!~ Irynabirynav09@yahoo.com

where did you get all of that fabric that is all different colors? maybe you could show us how to do in a video maybe . . . i'm new to sewing but would love to know how you did this!thanks! it is so gorgeous!love,ariellawww.glitterartfit.blogspot.com